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AVANCE-Houston, Inc. ANNUAL REPORT 2013TRANSCRIPT
ANNUAL REPORT2013
COLLEGE BOUND
AHEAD
HeadStart
Community
Resources
Early Head
Start
BAC
Fatherhood
HealthyMarriage
Adult
Education
ComputerLiteracy
Parent-Child
Dear Friends,
The Board of Directors takes great pride in serving as volunteer policy makers for AVANCE-Houston. We celebrate another year of results born from collaborations, dedication and innovation. Early last year Houston Board members partnered with staff to create the initiative,“Building a College-Bound Culture.” Staff, board members, and community volunteers came together to undertake this important charge---teaching pre-school parents to set high expectations for their children at an early age. Children learn from their parents, so we also teach parents. They too must seek better education and training opportunities and understand the financial resources necessary to educate their children.
AVANCE parents want the best for their children and are willing to make the necessary sacrifices.
In 2013, we saw that 70% of the parents who completed their GED enrolled in college or skills training. Children from the AVANCE preschool programs that partner with HISD scored the highest among their peers in Stanford Math test. Children from the Parent-Child Education Program show 90% retention rate when they reach high school. Their parents increased their employment and home ownership rates and continued their education. Children who attend pre-school are more likely to graduate and attend college. In 2013, we documented that AVANCE can “build a college-bound culture.”
On behalf of the Board, we thank our funding partners, collaborators, corporate and individual donors, and a multitude of stakeholders. We will continue to strengthen families, bolster educational aspirations, and transform communities.
Contents
Executive Director's Message
Building a College-Bound Culture Campaign
2013 Highlights
2013 Events
AVANCE-Houston Programs
Students Served
Corporate Volunteers
Financial Outlook
AVANCE-Houston Donors
AVANCE-Houston Leadership Team
AVANCE-Houston Centers
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Executive DirectorAVANCE-Houston, Inc.
Board ChairAVANCE-Houston, Inc.
A Message from the Executive Director, Board Chair and CEO
José Villarreal Pete C. Garcia
President/CEOAVANCE, Inc.
Building aCollege-Bound Culture Campaign
Rick J. Noriega
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AVANCE programs raised the Kindergarten reading scores in at-risk communities by 20%.
20%
FUN FACTAVANCE-Houston created a task force of education experts whose insights and guidance helped launch a campaign to lead families to higher education.
Banners were installed in all AVANCE locations, and a pilot program was implemented in the Pasadena Early Head Start program. The plan is to expand the pilot program throughout all locations and reinforce a college-bound culture.
Another great reason to celebrate the new school year was a special visit from IACF Board Member, Surender Talwar, who brought a check to support AVANCE programs. Surender was greeted by staff and a mother and son who graduated from the Parent-Child program in 2005 and are now high achievers in school.
After learning how AVANCE impacted this family’s life, Surender explained why IACF supports the organization.
I like AVANCE’s innovative approach because parents learn to take ownership for transforming the educational achievement of their children — and we are committed to continue helping diverse populations in Houston.
José Villarreal Receives Community Service AwardAVANCE-Houston Executive Director was honored by Houston Community College for decades of dedication and commitment to empowering Houston families.
Know Safety, No Pain In 2013, AVANCE launched this campaign to promote safety – and reduced accidents by 52% across the Houston chapter, thanks to a safety committee made up of representatives from all programs and various departments.
Their mission: “To promote and practice a safe work environment at AVANCE.”
The committee’s inspection team proactively identifies hazards before they cause any injuries, while the investigation team follows up with accidents to identify root causes and take corrective actions.
AVANCE-Houston’s Adult Education program has earned ProLiteracy accreditation, and is now among only three Adult Education programs in the nation to receive this recognition.
The AVANCE program was thoroughly assessed for one year based on 16 standards of quality, and the outcome of the review demonstrated that our services meet the highest standards of governance, program management, and volunteer development.
ProLiteracy accreditation is the only nationally accredited system available in the adult education and literacy field.
It provides a recognizable stamp of quality for local literacy providers.
This accreditation assures students, volunteers, employees, funders, and the community at large that AVANCE implements high-quality services within a sound management framework.
AVANCE-Houston’s Adult Education Program Ranks
Top in the Nation
GED Graduates received career coaching and a $500 scholarships, resulting in 70% enrollment in college or skills training.
70%
Indo-American Charity Foundation Presents Check to AVANCE
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FUN FACT
2013Highlights
2013Events
Houston Texan Visit
Nose tackle Earl Mitchell spent his 26th birthday with
some loyal fans: parents, children and staff at
AVANCE’s Mangum center, where he signed autographs.
Picturing America
Showcase Children’s drawings
reflecting their career goals – firefighters, mail carriers,
cops, chefs, teachers – were showcased at art
galleries during Week of the Young Child.
Gold Assessment
Tool AVANCE has a valuable
new tool to assess children from the
Parent-Child and Adult Education programs and measure their progress.
AVANCE's 25th Anniversary A record-breaking $200,000
was raised during this year’s gala honoring San Antonio
Mayor Julian Castro and exemplary AVANCE graduates, The Contreras-Martínez Family.
Mentorship Kick Off
For the third year, AVANCE GED students
partnered with community experts who
volunteered to help them obtain their GED, college degree, or certification.
Two Vehicles for Two
Families Two deserving Head
Start parents each received a vehicle
donated by Progressive Insurance, Crossroad Collision and Unique
Collision Centers.
New Board Chairman
AVANCE-Houston is pleased to welcome Pete Garcia – owner of Pete Garcia
International – as our new Chair of the Board, on
which he has served since 2009. He succeeds Martha
Rost, who served in that position from 2010 and
accomplished great things for AVANCE, including the development of a five-year
strategic plan.
Deferred Action at Work Alma Ortiz and her children
attended AVANCE’s Early Head Start program. During that time, she
volunteered helping teachers and eventually
assuming the role of Policy Council President.
The experience and skills she obtained through her
participation helped her meet the Deferred Action
employment requirements and cleared the way for
her to become an AVANCE teacher.
Replacing Car Seats
Children’s car seats were inspected and replaced,
if necessary, with properly installed and
age-appropriate seats at AVANCE’s Mangum and
Hardy centers.
300 Parents
& Children Graduate
On May 29th, 300 parents and children graduated
from our nine-month Parent-Child Education
program, and many are enrolling in other AVANCE
programs.
Week of the Young Child
This year’s theme focused on careers and protecting the
environment, as preschoolers enjoyed
outdoor water fun, danced, sang, and
created arts and crafts.
"Oh the pla
ces you'll
go". Dr. Seuss
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HealthyMarriage
HeadStart
Our Parent-Child Education program serves as a national model of early intervention, designed to affirm that the welfare of children, families, and community is mutually reinforcing.
The program is based on the premise that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Through a variety of workshops and creative toy-making sessions, we train parents to help their children excel during their most critical years of learning.
The Parent-Child program is the primary gateway to AVANCE. Upon completion, parents are encouraged to transition to the other programs, including preparing themselves to pursue higher education.
Parents are the First Teachers, Home is the First Classroom
Adult EducationAVANCE provides Adult Education programs involving a continuum of services to prepare students to access higher education.
ABE/GEDThe Adult Basic Education program provides instruction in mathematics, reading, and writing. The GED academic program prepares students to succeed in obtaining their GED Certificate (High School Equivalency).
ESL (English as Second Language)AVANCE offers classes at basic and intermediate levels for adults who wish to improve their ability to speak, read, or write the English language.
GED on the MoveTo create a college-bound culture within our families, in 2011, AVANCE launched GED On the Move, a program that prepares our GED students to transition into viable post-secondary career options, including college credit enrollment, child development certificate training, and job skills training. Through this program, we also offer financial aid, C-PALS mentorship, a parent coaching academy, college field trips, online labs and tutoring, and AVANCE scholarship awards.
Computer LiteracyComputer Literacy encompasses the basic understanding of computer hardware and software.These classes empower parents to involve themselves in their children’s education and enhance their own capabilities in the workforce. Students learn Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, file management, e-mail, web browsing, and social media skills.
Head StartHead Start is a comprehensive program for children three to five years of age, helping them to develop mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically and, ultimately, preparing them to enter kindergarten, school-ready.
To enroll in Head Start, families must be income eligible by meeting the requirements of the federal poverty guidelines. They must also live within the zip codes that we service and have up-to-date immunizations, well-child and dental exams for the children who are applying.
The program includes educational, developmental, nutritional, and mental health services for children and supports educational services for parents.
Early Head StartEarly Head Start is a child development and family support program for children from zero to three years of age and pregnant women. Its mission is to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhance the development of their young children, and promote healthy family functioning.
AVANCE Early Head Start offers a vast array of services, both home and Center based, including educational, nutritional, mental health and wellness, social, and prenatal support services.
All families wishing to enroll in Early Head Start must be income eligible by meeting the requirements of the federal poverty guidelines. They must also live within the zip codes that we service and have up-to-date immunizations, well-child and dental exams for the children who are applying. Community
Resources
ComputerLiteracy
EarlyHead Start
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FatherhoodAdult
Education
Fatherhood (offered in English and Spanish)Through a series of workshops, field trips, and activities, the Fatherhood program provides dads with tools for their individual advancement, helping them learn to enjoy the experience of being an active partner in raising their children. The program focuses on increasing the father’s role in the child’s education, nurturing and bonding with the child, loving and respecting the child's mother, coaching the child, and serving as a role model.
Healthy Marriage (offered in English and Spanish)The focus of this initiative is to provide married couples, engaged couples, or singles access to marriage education services, so they can acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to form and sustain a healthy marriage for the well-being of the family. The program offers weekly interactive, educational, and fun workshops, with presentations in diverse topics designed to help couples enhance the quality of their marriage and home life.
Thanks to a grant received in 2011, the Healthy Marriage program now features a supplemental Community Empowerment program, which helps participants gain knowledge and have access to better career opportunities. Topics include professional development, career counseling, job etiquette, and job placement.
Community ResourcesAVANCE offers additional support to our participants through community referrals with partnering agencies or payment of services for eligible families. This includes assistance with social services, health, nutrition, and intervention support.
GED
ON TH E MOVE
Parent-Child
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Parent-Child Program: Parents bolstered aspirations for children; resulting in a 90% High School retention rate.
90%
FUN FACT
AVANCE-HoustonPrograms
AVANCE partnered with BBVA Compass, Bank of America, Rice University, Wells Fargo, H&R Block, and Chase to provide numerous free Finance Education workshops to AVANCE participants throughout the months of October and November.
Families enjoyed sessions in Budget Planning, Building Credit, Opening Bank Accounts, First Time Home Buying, and more. The Head Start children also had an enjoyable experience with fun interactive activities tailored to their age.
ConocoPhillips Toy-Making KitTwenty volunteers from the Women’s Network community-outreach program at ConocoPhillips worked numerous hours measuring, cutting, and preparing materials for the Parent-Child program. Thanks to these volunteers, our parents now have enough kits to make toys for the rest of the program year. This group has performed this project for AVANCE for the past three years.
ChaseBBVA CompassBank of America Wells Fargo H&R Block
Our goal is to introduce children to financial responsibility at a young age and also work with adults and the communities in which we do business. For us, service
means leveraging our expertise by teaching personal financial responsibility.
-Ryan McCauley, Relationships Manager for JP Morgan Chase.
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AVANCE Families Receive Free Finance Education
Corporate Volunteers
Parent-Child179
Early Head Start 454
Healthy Marriage491
Head Start2,35052%
4%
11%
Early Childhood Education 454 10%
18%
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Adult Education462
4,390Served
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• With parent involvement and pre-school education, AVANCE
children are school ready and college-bound.
• Among its peers, AVANCE pre-school children showed the highest scores in Stanford Math when they enter Kindergarten.
FUN FACTS
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ASSETS REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT
Cash 370,414 314,178 Grants 22,378,549 23,033,336
Grants Receivable 369,431 501,930 Contributions 237,965 332,646
Prepaid Rents 2,280 117,319 United Way 241,905 227,778
Other Receivables and Deposits 11,321 9,246 Fund-Raising 51,313 81,293
Property and Equipment, Net 1,748,245 2,132,376 In-Kind 5,826,474 4,842,235
Total Assets 2,501,691 3,075,049 Total Revenues 28,736,206 28,517,288
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS EXPENSES
Accounts Payable 50,010 117,402 Program Services 21,877,371 21,760,140
Accrued Expenses 331,001 428,644 Aldine ISD 3,651,756 3,719,306
Due to AVANCE, Inc. - 3,431 General and Administrative (G&A) 2,363,762 1,940,050
Total Liabilities 381,011 549,477 In-Kind (G&A) 713,944 753,763
Fund Development 119,896 196,205
NET ASSETS Total Expenses 28,726,729 28,369,464
Unrestricted 2,120,680 2,500,572
Temporary Restricted - 25,000 Change in Net Assets 9,477 147,824
Total Net Assets 2,120,680 2,525,572 Depreciation Expenses 414,369 491,186
Total Liabilities and Net Assets 2,501,691 3,075,049 Net Assets at Beginning of Year 2,525,572 2,868,934
Net Assets at End of Year 2,120,680 2,525,572
AVANCE transformed our lives. Thank you to all donors, volunteers and staff for making these programs possible.-The Barajas-Castillo Family“
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FinancialOutlook
70% of Healthy Marriage participants seeking career advancement enrolled in training, improved their wages or found employment.
70%
FUN FACT
ABM Fiesta Mart PWC
AT&T Greenberg Traurig, LLP Rob & Betsy McCeney
AVANCE-Inc. Harris County Hospital District Foundation Ronald Oran
Bank of America Houston Center for Literacy Service King Collision Repair Centers
Bill Bootz Houston Community College Shawn Green
Cadence Bank Houston Endowment Smart Financial Credit Union
CenterPoint Energy Houston Hispanic Forum Spindletop Charities
Challenge Office Products Houston Texans Tanya Allen Easter
Christine & Mark Laskin Indo-American Charity Foundation The Brown Foundation
Clinicas Mi Doctor Jim Drew The Clayton Fund
ConocoPhillips José & Sylvia Villarreal The Hamman Foundation
Dan Ranta Littler Mendelson P.C. United Methodist Church
David Raj Longevity Realty Partners United Way of Greater Houston
Donna & Igor Alexander Luz E. Flores & Michael Baerga Univision 45
Donna Wheeler Macy's Victor Quiñones
Dorothy Caram Mango Punch Vinson & Elkins, LLP
E & J Gallo Winery Martha Rost Wells Fargo
Enterprise Holdings Foundation McConnell & Jones, LLP Zions Management Services Company
Eva Moldovanyi Optimal Sports Fundraising Group
ExxonMobil Port of Houston
Special thanks to: AVANCE staff for generously donating over
$40K toward programs in 2013.
1. Acres Homes6719 W. MontgomeryHouston, TX 77091(713) 694-1619
2. Browning607 NorthwoodHouston, TX 77009(713) 869-1684
3. Golden Forest5750 Golden ForestHouston, TX 77092(713) 682-9146
4. Holbrook6402 Langfield Rd. #45Houston, TX 77092(713) 462-4423
5. Jefferson5000 SharmanHouston, TX 77009(713) 697-1108
6. Jensen Drive2702 Aldine-WestfieldHouston, TX 77093(713) 742-8952
7. Ketelsen600 QuitmanHouston, TX 77009(713) 223-3131
8. KIPP500 TidwellHouston, TX 77022(832) 230-0566
9. Lincoln Park790 West Little YorkHouston, TX 77091(281) 448-3600
10. Mangum4503 Mangum Rd.Houston, TX 77092(713) 686-5228
11. Mt. Houston11703 Eastex FreewayHouston, TX 77039(281) 219-2256
12. Oakwood7211 Oakwood GlenSpring, TX 77379(281) 370-9665
13. Oxford 605 Berry Rd.Houston, TX 77022(713) 694-8994
14. Kruse400 Park Ln. Pb # 33Pasadena, TX 77506(713) 534-0350
15. Tegeler4949 BurkePasadena, TX 77504(713) 740-0412
16. Wesley1417 Noble St.Houston, TX 77009(713) 227-4300
17. Administrative and Program Offices 4281 DacomaHouston, TX 77092(713) 812-0033
Parent-Child Program Locations
• 4301 Dacoma• Thomas Jefferson Elementary • Kruse Elementary• Acres Homes• Spring Shadows Elementary• Southmayd Elementary• Clemente Martínez Elementary
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Executive LeadersRichard J. NoriegaPresident and CEOAVANCE, Inc.
José VillarrealExecutive DirectorAVANCE-Houston, Inc.
Dr. Carla DanburyChief Operations Officer
Luz Flores Sr. Director of Marketing and Administration
Antionette MontgomerySr. Director of Head Start
Janie B. CastroSr. Director of Early Head Start and Support Programs
Nilia L. JiménezSr. Director of Strategic Partnerships, Support Programs and Outcomes Management
Cindy TranSr. Director of Finance
Rondalyn S. DavisDirector of ERSEA and Support Services
Tolenia J. LeeManager of Board Services
Martha Rost Board Chair
Sabrina Martínez Vice Chair of Programs
Pete García Vice Chair of Development
Rob McCeney Treasurer
Diego Adrian Gorena Secretary
Tanya Allen Easter
Tamara Gabriel
Rudy R. Martínez, Jr.
Susana Martínez
Dwayne L. Mason
Ryan McCauley
Kate H. McConnico
Matt Neal
Ron Oran, Jr.
Charlie Pryor
Neale A. Shields
Donna Wheeler
Leslie Wilson
Sheila Briones
Pamela Jarrett
Zameer Upadhya
Dr. David Vasser
Surender Talwar
MembersOfficers
Board of Directors
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AVANCE is making a difference because it links literacy with essential life skills.
-Former First Lady Laura Bush
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